1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | Panamera |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 333 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |